Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

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PH2); Induration (f; JLH); Inflammation (f; JLH); Mastosis (f; HHB); Menorrhagia (f; HHB);

Migraine (f; PH2); Neuralgia (f; HHB); Neurosis (f; PH2); Pain (f; HHB); PMS (f; PH2); Polyp

(f; JLH); Rhinosis (f; JLH; HHB); Sclerosis (f; JLH); Splenosis (f; JLH).

Dosages (Cyclamen) — Do not take in anything more than a homeopathic dosage.

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Cyclamen) — Not covered (AHP). As little

as 300 mg can lead to diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. Higher spasmogenic doses

can cause asphyxiation (PH2).

CYPRESS (MEDITERRANEAN) (Cupressus sempervirens L.) ++

Synonym — C. sempervirens var. stricta Aiton.

Activities (Cypress) — Anthelminthic (f; WOI); Antiseptic (f; EFS); Astringent (1; HHB); Dia-

phoretic (f; EFS); Diuretic (f; EFS); Expectorant (1; EFS; PH2); Hemostat (f; EFS); Insectifuge

(f; WOI); Pectoral (f; EFS); Stimulant (f; KAB); Vasoconstrictor (f; EFS).

Indications (Cypress) — Bleeding (f; EFS); Bronchosis (f; HHB; PH2); Cold (f; PH2); Cough

(f; PH2); Diarrhea (1; HHB); Fever (f; EFS); Hemorrhoid (1; HHB; KAB); Infection (f; EFS);

Pertussis (f; EFS; WOI); Varicosis (1; HHB); Water Retention (f; EFS); Worm (f; HHB).

Dosages (Cypress) — 0.5–2 g fluid extract (HHB); 0.15–0.2 g aqueous extract (HHB).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Cypress) — Not covered (AHP). “Hazards

and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2) Large doses may irritate kidney

(PH2).

CYPRESS SPURGE (Euphorbia cyparissias L.) X

Activities (Cypress Spurge) — Allergenic (1; PH2); Carcinogenic (1; PH2); Diuretic (f; PH2);

Immunostimulant (1; PH2); Irritant (1; PH2); Laxative (1; PH2); Toxic (1; PH2).